Josh Sharpe is the Entertainment Editor for BroadwayWorld. For as long as he can remember, he has been in love with movies and the people who make them. This passion for great storytelling has been the driving force of his career journey.
An entertainment journalist since 2018, he has extensively covered the film and television industry, with bylines in Paste Magazine, TheaterMania, Collider, and The DisInsider. Across these platforms, he has produced numerous interviews, reviews, and news pieces, with a particular emphasis on The Walt Disney Company. During this time, he has had the privilege of interviewing such creatives as Hayley Mills, Jodi Benson, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
A graduate of Western Washington University, he studied Theatre and has since dabbled in directing. He has also appeared onstage in musicals like Into the Woods as The Baker and The Fantasticks as Matt.
He is grateful for the opportunity to write about the things he loves at BroadwayWorld!
Amazon Music has announced that multiplatinum alt-rock trio Wallows will continue the new season of City Sessions, the new livestreamed concert series from Amazon Music. Streaming live from the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on May 23, the episode of City Sessions will capture a special performance from Wallows on the eve of the release of their highly-anticipated forthcoming album, Model. Wallows’ City Sessions and upcoming John Congleton-produced album marks a triumphant return for the trio.
Produced as a limited edition, MEMORABILIA marks a significant milestone as the very first physical album released based on HYBE’s Original Story. ENHYPEN’s collaboration with the DARK MOON series, a webtoon featuring characters inspired by the members that accumulated more than 180 million views globally, reaffirms the band’s position as trailblazers paving the path for the next form of entertainment. Listen to the album now!
The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is available now.
As the Bridgerton franchise returns for its highly anticipated third season (Part 1: May 16, Part 2: June 13, 2024), prepare to be swept away once again by its unique musical touch. Season 3 will captivate viewers worldwide with a fresh blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance.
Four-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Jordan Davis tops the Country radio airplay charts (Country Aircheck/MediaBase and Billboard Country) with his co-penned single, “Tucson Too Late.” The song marks the singer/songwriter’s seventh career No. 1 at Country radio to date and reunites the award-winning songwriting team of Davis, Jacob Davis, Matt Jenkins, and Josh Jenkins – who also penned Davis’ award-winning hit, “Buy Dirt.”
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Katie Pruitt returned to “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend to perform three songs from her acclaimed new album, Mantras: “All My Friends,” “Worst Case Scenario” and “White Lies, White Jesus and You.” Watch the performances here!
Gearing up to lift off higher than ever, global pop sensation aespa releases their much-anticipated new single “Supernova” out now. “Supernova” sets the stage for the arrival of the girl group’s debut full-length album, Armageddon, out May 27. With an intergalactic blast of genre-defiant bliss, “Supernova” showcases aespa at the height of their powers. Listen to the single!
Bummer Hil, the Atlanta-based emo rock outfit, has just released a new album. Far Removed is Bummer Hill reimagining themselves, aiming to show just how much they can do with their new sound as they usher in a new era. Each of the LP’s 7 tracks has unique elements that allow them to stand alone across the runtime without ever feeling out of place. Listen to the new album!
Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour dates upon announcing last Friday, the critically acclaimed, GRAMMY® nominated, multi-diamond certified artist and entrepreneur has announced yet more European arena and stadium summer dates.
Beloved at home in Japan and worldwide, Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have announced details of a massive world tour which will see the band visiting stadiums and arenas in Tokyo, Kaohsiung, Dusseldorf, Paris, London, Toronto, and Los Angeles this Fall. See the tour dates here!
Dancer Kim Hale, who has developed a significant following on TikTok, has a lifelong dream of performing on Broadway. Now, that dream will come to fruition as Hale is set to make her Broadway debut in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14. Last week, the 56-year-old viral dancer was invited on GMA3 to talk about her career on the morning program. Watch the interview and special surprise!
A new poster for Searchlight's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, which features several Broadway and theatre alums, has been released. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan) known as “The Supremes” who, for decades, have weathered life’s storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.
National Geographic and New York Times bestselling author and the Emmy® Award-winning “Queer Eye” star Antoni Porowski have announced the star-studded lineup of friends that will return home with Porowski on global culinary adventures for the upcoming docuseries NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI. Guests include Awkwafina, Henry Golding, James Marsden, Florence Pugh, and more.
Rising star Chelsea King is thrilled to announce the release of her eagerly anticipated sophomore album, I’ll Meet You in Dreams. The album will be released on May 24 and will be available on all streaming services worldwide. Written and produced in her bedroom in Nashville, TN, I'll Meet You In Dreams is a tribute to divine feminine expression and reclaiming power.
Seth Meyers has renewed his deal with NBCUniversal to host “Late Night with Seth Meyers” through 2028. Meyers’ Sethmaker Shoemeyers production company has also extended its deal with Universal Studio Group to produce content across NBCUniversal platforms. Meyers recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary as host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” The Emmy Award-nominated show launched on Feb. 24, 2014.
Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger stopped by The View on Monday to discuss the Tony-nominated Mother Play, where they are currently starring alongside Jessica Lange. The show marks Parsons' first-ever Tony nomination. Keenan-Bolger has been nominated 4 times prior, winning the award for her performance as Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Watch the interview!
Randy Travis woke up this weekend for his morning coffee in Oregon where he is preparing for a stroke awareness fundraiser and for the first time in nearly two decades, found himself on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. Where That Came From, released on May 3, debuted on the chart at number 45 thanks to country radio’s warm embrace of that signature voice that changed a generation - Randy Travis.
Nashville-based trio, The Band CAMINO (comprised of Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess) have announced their surprise new Bruises EP, arriving Friday, May 17 via Elektra. Furthermore, the trio have also announced The Taking Shape Tour, which will see the band headlining shows across the U.S. this summer with direct support from Knox.
Jean-Michel Jarre and special guest Sir Brian May electrified the Bratislava, Slovaki skies with Bridge from the Future, the opening concert of the seventh edition of STARMUS Festival. The staggering production featured exquisitely choreographed architectural light and laser displays that were visible from three different countries including Austria and Hungary. Watch the concert now!
Cinephobia Releasing has announced the North American release of the heartwarming, inspirational queer tale QUEEN TUT from director Reem Morsi and starring multi-award winning actress Alexandra Billings (Transparent) Queen Tut will arrive on DVD and VOD on June 11, with platforms including AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, and more. Watch the trailer here!
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